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Smoke Shack

Smoke Shack

BBQ Joint$$$$
Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee
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    The barbecue at Smoke Shack is a can't miss
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    Michael C.
    "Save room for the bourbon praline cake & whiskey ice cream."(5 Tips)
    Rachel B.
    "Candied bacon, pulled pork sandwich, bacon bourbon brownie."(3 Tips)
    Joel R.
    "Seriously, the best nachos and the best pulled pork I've ever had!"(17 Tips)
    aface
    "Mac & Cheese with Brisket for the win!!!"(15 Tips)
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  • Rich M.
    Rich MetzgerAugust 22, 2013
    Sausage is out of this world. House sauce is the bomb!
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    Alex MoraskSeptember 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Their brunch is just as amazing as their regular menu.
  • Chaya M.heart icon on user image
    Chaya MilchteinMay 20, 2015
    Brisket with mac and cheese and sweet potato fries.
  • Justin B.
    Justin BDecember 10, 2013
    It seems blasphemous to not have ribs or pulled pork, but the pulled chicken is actually their best item.
  • Jerri L.heart icon on user image
    Jerri LarsenDecember 27, 2013
    Awesome ribs & greens. The kids loved also.
  • Colleen
    ColleenFebruary 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Highly recommend the sausage. Love the peppery heat that it brings.
  • Brandy O.heart icon on user image
    Brandy OrmondAugust 10, 2014
    It's just ok. If you are from the south, or have lived in the south, you will likely be disappointed. Also, $5 domestic bottles is a little steep.
  • Jim R.heart icon on user image
    Jim RaffelAugust 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Plan ahead and leave room for desert!
  • Dennis J.
    Dennis JendersFebruary 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try dipping that pulled pork in the mac and cheese. So very tasty!
  • Mark D.heart icon on user image
    Mark DavisSeptember 20, 2014
    As a KC native, their sauce named after my hometown was an insult. The meat was bland and dry. The sides were average at best. It's all atmosphere and no flavor. Wouldn't eat here again if it was free
  • Marty O.heart icon on user image
    Marty O.August 19, 2018
    Beans, KC sauce, Carolina sauce
  • Andrea B.
    Andrea BostwickJanuary 28, 2012
    I recommend the Bourbon sidecar with the Bulliet Whiskey - straight up!
  • Ku M.heart icon on user image
    Ku MaysMarch 17, 2015
    My wife likes the candy bacon
  • Joshua V.heart icon on user image
    Joshua Van DreelJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Shocking...here again and they are out of two things on the menu...good thing they can't even maintain their restaurant and they make a big delivery push!
  • Jimmy T.
    Jimmy TrandelJuly 8, 2013
    Food is pretty good. Service is not. Get the corn chowder. Get it to go
  • Gerald G.
    Gerald GroganMay 5, 2017
    great food - awesome sauces
  • Kymme G.heart icon on user image
    Kymme GoodrichSeptember 17, 2013
    Get here early cuz they Do run out!
  • Lisa H.
    Lisa HernandezNovember 3, 2013
    Everything is amazing!
  • S H.heart icon on user image
    S HelmsApril 27, 2018
    Nice hidden place in the 3 ward
  • Marty B.
    Marty BoardmanMay 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Fried corn on the cob is off the hook! Try it.
  • Andy K.heart icon on user image
    Andy KOctober 31, 2014
    Everything
  • Theodore P.heart icon on user image
    Theodore ProtasiewiczSeptember 15, 2013
    Atlas bbq in meqon has more flavor on their sammichs
  • Ingrid F.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid FernandezJanuary 11, 2017
    Best chili in Milwaukee!
  • Zach Z.
    Zach ZierkeJanuary 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Go with the Combo.....you get the best of the menu!
  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BalderasJanuary 4, 2013
    Good food, would rather go there than that "Famous" place.
  • Joe L.
    Joe LuedtkeJuly 21, 2012
    Love the chocolate bacon brownies!
  • Sarah
    SarahFebruary 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Kansas City Egg Rolls are fantastic!
  • Danijela
    DanijelaFebruary 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Sausage entrée with Texas sauce is amazing!
  • Duane D.heart icon on user image
    Duane DrzadinskiMay 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Ordering a Weiss beer? They only serve Ball mason jars. Plan or adjust accordingly.
  • Hansel M.heart icon on user image
    Hansel MartinezFebruary 18, 2017
    I love the baby ribs
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex MoraskNovember 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They gave me a free cinnamon roll for brunch.
  • Regina N.heart icon on user image
    Regina NavejarJune 23, 2012
    Call ahead if you want rib tips or baby back ribs. When we went, they were all out. Nothing to rave about that's for sure. The brisket was dry, and the greens were off. Expensive! Go to Speedqueen!
  • Dan S.heart icon on user image
    Dan SaperJanuary 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This place is just what Milwaukee needs! Fantastic bbq.
  • Chris S.
    Chris SchmidtMay 11, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Pulled Pork - Awesome BBQ #smokeshackmke
  • Leah B.
    Leah BusseMarch 5, 2012
    Mix the house and Kansas sauces together straight into your mouth.
  • Marc G.heart icon on user image
    Marc GundersonAugust 15, 2017
    Stellar BBQ.
  • Jay B.heart icon on user image
    Jay BratkoMay 9, 2015
    Pulled pork nachos
  • Dreia P.
    Dreia PeaksMay 14, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Pulled pork nachos!
  • Chris S.
    Chris SchmidtMay 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Beef Brisket Sandwich
  • Ken M.heart icon on user image
    Ken MegalJuly 19, 2015
    The sauces
  • Cody M.
    Cody M.July 14, 2018
    Burnt ends
  • Newaukee A.
    Newaukee ArtsJune 8, 2012
    Ok seriously smoke shake huge salad and a shot of dressing.
  • Rena C.
    Rena CummingsMay 19, 2012
    Egg rolls are awesome!
  • Daniel C.
    Daniel CieslikAugust 23, 2015
    First stop
  • Otis S.
    Otis SimsMarch 21, 2013
    Here for lunch, Yum!
  • BJ W.
    BJ WickhamAugust 4, 2013
    KICK sauce is amazingg!!!!
  • Linda R.
    Linda RyanMarch 25, 2012
    Best BBQ in MKE
  • Erica R.
    Erica RasmussenJuly 6, 2012
    3 words-- Mac and Cheese
  • the beth
    the bethMarch 2, 2010
    can't wait until they open to try their finger-lickin good barbecue!
  • Chris S.
    Chris ShermanJanuary 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    BBQ & Bloody Mary's!
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